Senior Brand Manager, Mondelēz International

Candy Innovation

$140.3-192.9k

+ Bonus

Expert level

New York

Office located in East Hanover, New Jersey

Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

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Multinational confectionery, food & beverages

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Be an early applicant

$140.3-192.9k

+ Bonus

Expert level

New York

Office located in East Hanover, New Jersey

1001+ employees

B2CRetailFoodManufacturing

Company mission

To empower people to snack right.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Higher education degree, ideally in Marketing or a related field
10+ years of marketing experience
Proven experience in developing and marketing product innovations at a cross-country level
5+ years of experience in managing cross-functional teams
Extensive experience in innovation management
Experience working with design and innovation agencies
Fluency in English
Strong strategic agility
Excellent interpersonal skills
Results-driven mindset
Ability to motivate and inspire others
High level of creativity

What the job involves

The Senior Brand Manager, Candy Innovation, will lead the innovation strategy and pipeline development, management, and execution for Candy
Candy is a growing category with strong future potential and innovation is a critical driver of category growth
This leader will manage cross-functional project teams to ensure the ideation, development, and launch of successful innovations
This role involves driving recommendations and decisions while ensuring alignment among senior managers from various functions, including R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, Consumer Insights, and Product Change Managers
Leverage existing Candy and snacking trends, identify new ones, and lead the US Candy strategy
Own the Candy innovation strategy and pipeline, including Sour Patch Kids and Swedish Fish
Identify new growth opportunities and translate them into successful product bundles
Lead innovation projects from ideation through to post-launch analysis, ensuring maximum success potential
Champion Innovation Excellence and best practices within Mondelez
Manage and develop 1 direct report
Support Growth Ambitions: Drive Candy strategy and growth objectives by identifying new growth opportunities in Candy, leveraging market trends, consumer insights, and need-state analyses
Strategic Planning: Develop a clear innovation, renovation, and portfolio strategy for Candy, aligning with brand strategies and business goals, while projecting future growth and scaling opportunities to inform long-term strategic decisions
Innovation Pipeline Development: Define and manage the Candy innovation and renovation pipeline, ensuring alignment with category and brand strategies
Lead Innovation Projects: Contribute or lead idea generation, concept development, and qualification, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners
Maximize Innovation Impact: Develop and scale innovation bundles, ensuring they meet consumer needs and are aligned with brand strategies, including product concepts, packaging, and pricing
Engage Stakeholders: Foster strong engagement with regional and country stakeholders to maximize the scale of new innovations and integrate local requirements early in the process
Post-Launch Evaluation: Coordinate post-launch evaluations and recommend corrective actions if necessary
Inspire a passion for innovation across the organization and encourage "out of the box" thinking
Demonstrate assertiveness and strong leadership while driving for speed and simplicity
Foster alignment early in the process, aiming for fewer but bigger initiatives
Seek simple, practical solutions and leverage best practices to drive innovation
Capture trends, gather inspiration from competitors, and bring external insights into the organization
Challenge the status quo and advocate for a "Play to Win" mindset

Our take

Mondelēz International is one of the biggest names in global snacking, with a presence in over 150 countries. The company is behind some of the world's most loved treats, such as Oreos, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Toblerone and Sour Patch Kids.

It's all about creating delicious products that millions of people enjoy every day, and the company combines iconic brands with deep consumer insights to stay ahead of changing tastes. Because of this, its work doesn't just stop at snacks; it invests in innovation, research, and sustainability to keep improving and growing.

In 2025, the company opened a Consumer Research Centre in Bournville, complete with high-tech kitchens and over 50 expert chocolate tasters. At the same time, it's also beginning to phase out synthetic food dyes across its candies, responding to consumer demand for more natural ingredients. It's a smart step in the right direction and one that shows Mondelēz isn't just keeping up, but shaping the future of snacking.